The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 30,600
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
105.9
170.2
166.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
673 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
673 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
